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Re: Diesel good idea?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 6 Jun 2013 12:38:32 -0500
...A lot of the rubber, plastic, > and > > hydraulic parts will fail. Unless you really want this vehicle and/or > plan > > on upgrading it I...
Re: one van for two people?
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Thu, 20 Nov 2003 09:02:13 -0700
...quirks (mainly with > the FI adapting to the larger engine), but i honestly > feel everything is reliable now (new hydraulics, > rebuilt tranny, new engine...
Still can't bleed Brake system
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Thu, 18 May 2006 21:57:42 -0400
...Should >I > >have to do that to bleed the brakes? I could find no hydraulic >schematic > >in the Bentley, but assume this is a...
Re: [Syncro] 1.9 WBX -->Tiico , my latest experience (long)
Historical mailing list - Andrew Bell
Tue, 7 May 2002 22:51:44 -0500
...A further improvement could be to adapt the newest > type hydraulic mounts, which could really cure the vibration blues forever. > > The rest of the...
Re: Rear brake shoe replacment= crappy pedal now
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:19:08 -0700
...brake and clutch > cylinder.. > >> >> > >> >> Don Hanson > >> >> > >> > > >> > I just realized that the hydraulic cylinder > I've > >> replaced two times in my > >> > van is really the...
Re: clutch time
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:12:38 -0400
...I had one for 50 dollars a month rent once, > with a working hydraulic lift. I have no need for a lift at all...
Re: AC Removal
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Sat, 28 Jun 2014 08:34:41 -0700
...This is a PITA alone, but doable > >>>> (i've used a bar stool and hydraulic jack sitting on the engine > >>>> cover to prop up...
The return of the Turd <really long>
Historical mailing list - chris smith
Sat, 28 Aug 1999 23:37:54 -0500
...TURD has had a spongy clutch when it was cold out, and I thought that was just part of the cars weird hydraulic system...
Re: Reality Check on New & Better VW Campers
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Sat, 27 Nov 2010 16:58:03 -0500
...serious piece of equipment.  The cabin slides are<br> <dd>hydraulic, and they're *strong.*  The leveling feet carry seven<br> <dd...
Re: Think I have sprung a leak in my powersteering lines! Need some guidance please.
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:11:51 -0700
...We charge $225 for our kits but >> they are all hydraulic hose which I think is superior to copper in a >> couple of ways...
Re: stub axle seal
Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
Thu, 4 Mar 2004 05:08:54 -0800
...Of course I was lying under the car in the driveway and if you happen to have a hydraulic lift and can stand under...
Re: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
Historical mailing list - Scott
Sat, 21 May 2016 21:55:09 -1000
...These do not come in the >>> kits. >>> >>> Where though? Some other thread mentions getting correct o-rings from >>> a hydraulics parts store, what about...
Re: Proper Brake Pedal Feel/Travel?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:58:20 -0800
...as air in the system compresses? >> >> > Otherwise you are having a hydraulic pressure loss which is usually a >> >> master >> >> > cylinder problem. >> >> >> >> >> >> Not really. Maybe...
Re: Pending clutch replacement
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 11 May 2016 19:43:41 -0400
...Since it is a morning thing I would also be looking for fluid leaks and operation of the clutch hydraulics. > > Clutch chatter could also...
Re: Transmission slippage - help!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 12 Sep 2010 22:47:34 -0400
...The > symptoms can be a hydraulic problem or the clutches are just plain > worn out. You need to get it properly repaired before you...
Re: last minute engine swap questions
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 5 May 2012 12:11:39 -0400
...For installation I intend to use a piano cart to move engine in place, use my hydraulic floor jack to adjust the tranny, and...
Re: Brake question......
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:38:37 -0700
...I just believe in a high quality Dot 4 brake fluid, and change it twice a year, including clutch hydraulics. Scott www.turbovans.com...
Re: Cold starting oil report Mobil 1 15w-50
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 27 Jan 2016 00:03:34 -0500
...Many of the in line VW and Audi engines (non-hydraulic lifters), ran near that pressure even hot. I get concerned as you go...
Re: 85 Vanagon q's
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 15 Jul 2004 14:26:52 -0500
...Sometimes when you park the van, if the position of everything in the valve train is just right, the lifters, being hydraulic, will lose...
Re: lifter problems
Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
Thu, 13 May 2004 11:29:49 -0700
...giving me > some annoying problems that I need help with. > > The hydraulic lifters seem to collapse every 10 or 11 months. This > last time...
Re: `Cont'd: After 3000 mi trip: 84h2o overheating, grinding gears(manual trans
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Fri, 22 Feb 2002 16:41:52 -0500
...This is know as hydraulic lock, and if you suspect this pull the spark plugs and tries to turn the engine again. Pulling the...
Re: Castrol Hypuron 15W-40 Synthetic Blend?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 14 May 2012 11:58:10 -0700
...whether hydraulics of brakes, or clutch hyd system.. or engine ....or anything ..wheel bearings , whateer. it's not hard to push something that's...
Re: yet another engine choice - VW "twincharger"
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Thu, 29 Sep 2005 19:22:09 +1200
...even in theory by hydraulics.</div> <div><br></div> <div>Turbos can be driven by exhaust (almost all), belt (Paxton) or electric motor (as...
Re: [Syncro] Syncro Transmission Removal Advice?
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:01:14 -0500
...Don't disconnect the hydraulic line. But you'll be cursing >> the access to the nut in the bracket until you get the slave...
Re: clutch time
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:44:35 -0700
...I had one for 50 dollars a month rent once, with a working hydraulic lift. I have no need for a lift at all...
Re: clutch time
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:03:15 -0700
...I had one for 50 dollars a month rent once, with a working hydraulic lift. I have no need for a lift at all...
Re: Trouble getting WBX piston out
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 4 Oct 2012 18:09:33 -0700
...Do NOT fill the cap nuts with anything as that > will hydraulically prevent them from going all the way down. Apply the > never-seize...
Re: Drive Flange Seals
Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:02:20 -0400
...Of course I was lying under the car in the driveway > and if you happen to have a hydraulic lift and can stand > under...
Re: True Grit---
Historical mailing list - Terry K.
Mon, 27 May 2002 00:11:40 -0500
...00 New VW OEM Camshaft $285.00 New 8 VW OEM Hydraulic Lifters $108.00 Reconditioned Rods $96.00 Balance of Pistons, Rods, Crank...
Re: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
Historical mailing list - C. Abney
Sun, 22 May 2016 05:46:16 -0700
...These do not come in the >>>> kits. >>>> >>>> Where though? Some other thread mentions getting correct o-rings from >>>> a hydraulics parts store, what about...
Re: Cyl head removal advice
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Fri, 22 Feb 2002 16:56:30 -0500
...This is know as hydraulic lock, and if you suspect this pull the spark plugs and tries to turn the engine again. Pulling the...
Re: Oil heat exchanger fail.. more
Historical mailing list - Mbob1950
Wed, 25 Oct 2017 10:51:19 -0500
...but I have them on a manifold near Tstat with a hydraulic hose to port between rocker arms. > > > Bob > > > > > > > >> On Oct 25, 2017, at...
Re: Mazda RX7 oil cooler on Westy
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 22 Feb 2002 08:47:15 -0600
...http://www.bostonengine.com/articles/print/hydraulicll.html #7. Replace the little seals at the base of the injectors, they get hard and leak...
Re: Oil/gas leak from passenger cv joint
Historical mailing list - Zach Hale
Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:31:51 -0500
...By the way, the clicking is just noisy hydraulic lifters; will go away after a few minutes, very common with this engine. What part...
Vancouver Island
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Sat, 7 May 2016 16:51:06 -0700
...professionals from treating the woods like a personal waste oil drop - Hydraulic oil was likely the result of a blow out and yes that...
This guy again (3000 mi trip yada yada)
Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
Wed, 27 Feb 2002 19:05:58 -0800
...The head gasket leak could not possibly cause such, could it, and if it did, I would surely have hydraulic lock on one piston...
Re: AC Removal
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sat, 28 Jun 2014 09:24:37 -0700
...This is a PITA alone, but doable >>>> (i've used a bar stool and hydraulic jack sitting on the engine >>>> cover to prop up...
Re: She's Home! (Was: '87 Vanagon turns and turns but won't start)
Historical mailing list - Don Preston Jr.
Sun, 16 Sep 2012 07:44:22 -0700
...Oil dilution is just the start but it is possible to fill the cylinders enough to hydraulically lock the engine. Fuel does not compress...
Re: Automatic transmission question
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:15:39 +0000
...fluid system that is very shaky and old.. > especially brakes, clutch hydraulics and auto trans.. > if it's on the edge already............changing the...
Re: 85 GL 1.9L Engine Rebuild Qs?
Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
Sun, 22 Sep 2002 22:18:39 -0400
...Read my article on hydraulic lifters It will save you allot of grief and aggravation hope this helps as always with attitude All rights...
Re: Cold starting oil report Mobil 1 15w-50
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 27 Jan 2016 08:48:28 -0800
...Many of the in line VW and Audi engines (non-hydraulic lifters), ran near that pressure even hot. I get concerned as you go...
Re: Still can't bleed Brake system
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Fri, 19 May 2006 01:20:10 -0400
...Should >> I >> >have to do that to bleed the brakes? I could find no hydraulic >> schematic >> >in the Bentley, but assume this is a...
Revised Air-Cooled FAQ:Novice
Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
Sun, 7 Jan 1996 16:29:30 -0800 (PST)
...These VWs have hydraulic lifters and the valves do not need to be adjusted. Be absolutely sure that your's are hydraulic by checking...
Re: Aircooled Lifter Replacement
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 4 Jan 2002 22:09:51 -0600
...Removed valve covers and set the hydraulic lifters one turn down from just touching. Some help but not much. Sent her off again. Solution...
Re: Auto Transmission advice
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 3 Nov 2010 16:15:10 -0700
...like say...on a manual trans vanagon ....bleeding in new clutch hydraulic fluid..lubing the pivot point on the clutch pedal that's hidden...
Changing Syncro front springs (was: Control arm bushings)
Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
Thu, 27 Jan 2000 08:52:53 -0800
...I then used a hydraulic jack on the bottom of the control arm to push the whole assembly up. Eventually the shock will pop...
Re: gas filler neck leak
Historical mailing list - dr
Wed, 25 Sep 2002 06:52:21 -0400
...I still had to push on the tank (with a hydraulic jack) to make sure it was up high enough to bolt in the...
Re: Belly Pans for speed or MPG
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 18 May 2008 01:21:59 -0500
...I've 100,000 on that engine now, and it > is going strong with virtually NO direct engine related problems. > Accessories, yes - alternators, hydraulic...
Re: Trouble getting WBX piston out
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 5 Oct 2012 07:20:08 -0500
...Do NOT fill the cap nuts with anything as that > > will hydraulically prevent them from going all the way down. Apply the > > never-seize...
Re: I'm getting the FAS Gen 5 and info
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Thu, 17 May 2012 23:09:52 -0400
...We will also be selling a version of our unique hydraulic cradle bar mounting system package that we designed for the old Tiico/ ABA...
Re: Oil/gas leak from passenger cv joint
Historical mailing list - Zach Hale
Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:59:15 -0500
...to do it. > > By the way, the clicking is just noisy hydraulic lifters; will go away afte= > r a few minutes, very common with...
Gas Tank is In!!(long)
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Sun, 11 Feb 2001 14:38:38 -0600
...Ended up that I had to thread the crossover pipe over everything including a small hydraulic line of some sort and e-brake cable...
some tool suppliers (long) ...
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Fri, 21 Jun 96 08:48:30 CDT
...6, June 1996) Allied International hand tools, hydraulic jacks, jack 13207 Bradley Avenue stands, engine stands and hoists, Sylmar, CA 91342 parts washers & cleaners...
Re: Mono Tube vs Twin Tube Shocks (dampers)
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 14 May 2020 17:59:26 -0700
...Now when you hit a road impact, whatever > the resistance the shock has to the impact becomes pressure on the > hydraulics. Too much pressure...
Re: white clouds out of the exhaust
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:24:24 -0700
...blocked oil >> pressure relief valve- high oil pressure- hydraulic lifters- open valves- >> no >> compression. Nothing to do with the parts I paid for. >> >> #3...
Re: Vancouver Island
Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
Sat, 7 May 2016 19:06:52 -0500
...professionals from treating the woods like a personal waste oil drop - Hydraulic oil was likely the result of a blow out and yes that...
Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 31 May 2010 19:15:27 -0700
...A few times one or more of hydraulic lifters would collapse and make clapping noise. They would recover if continued driving for a a...
Re: Auto Trans Install - Take Out Engine?
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Tue, 17 Aug 2004 09:10:15 -0700
...I do have a second small automobile hydraulic jack that may work if I put lots of wood bricks under it. Right now, I...
Re: [Syncro] Syncro Transmission Removal Advice?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 22 Dec 2010 16:49:45 -0800
...Don't disconnect the hydraulic line. But you'll be cursing the > access > to the nut in the bracket until you get the slave...
Re: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Sat, 6 Oct 2012 22:01:52 -0400
...Might > consider that. > > re the 'zero valve lash' .. > that is backing the rocker arm screw out until the hydraulically lifter > 'cushion'part isn't...